Todd B. Bates
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North Brunswick Township, NJ, United States
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EnviroGuy after 30: farewell, happy trails
Today is my last day at the Asbury Park Press - my home away from home for 30 years - and the memories are myriad. → Read More
NJ police wages top NY pay by $16K
New Jersey patrol and sheriff's officers averaged $88,530 last year compared w, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. California officers ranked second, averaging $87,520, followed by Alaska ($75,670), NewNew Jersey22,2005.741. → Read More
Brown plume in Barnegat Bay sparks criticism
The water turned brown in Barnegat Bay near a stormwater pumping station Saturday, triggering a renewed call for action → Read More
What will NJ winter be like? 10 observations
This winter may be warmer and wetter than normal in New Jersey, according to federal officials. → Read More
What will NJ winter be like? 10 observations
This winter may be warmer and wetter than normal in New Jersey, according to federal officials. → Read More
The $200,000 Officer
One Toms River police captain will be paid nearly $200,000 this year. That’s almost as much as New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton’s $214,400 salary. Add in pension and health benefits, and the grand total hits $237,700. When two other captains with the same package are included, Toms River taxpayers will pay $713,300 […] → Read More
The $200,000 Officer
New Jersey property taxes are on the rise to support highest-in-the-nation salaries and benefits for police officers. → Read More
NJ winter forecast: Milder but stormy?
Brutal Cold Won't Return to Northeast, Mid-Atlantic; Weak Lake-Effect Season in Store for Great Lakes After the winter of 2014-2015 brought brutal → Read More
Nor'easter season still expected to be busy
Look for a busy nor'easter season following days of strong northeast winds that damaged New Jersey beaches, experts say → Read More
Major tidal flooding forecast in many back bays
Major tidal flooding is expected in many of New Jersey's back bays this weekend → Read More
Forecasts: Hurricane Joaquin may threaten N.J.
Joaquin was upgraded to a hurricane Wednesday morning. → Read More
NJ region may see heavy rain, coastal flooding and beach erosion
Get ready for possibly several rounds of heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, heavy surf and significant beach erosion, according to the National → Read More
Coastal flood advisory in Monmouth, Ocean
Get ready for prolonged coastal flooding in New Jersey, thanks to a storm off the Southeast Coast, high pressure north of New Jersey and a full moon → Read More
East Coast flooding may get a lot worse, study says
East Coast flooding may get a lot worse as a result of sea-level rise and potentially stronger tropical cyclones → Read More
Busy 'strong' nor'easter season forecast
Forecast calls for 10-plus strong nor'easters, average to high storm surge activity but a low number of storms overall. → Read More
NJ drought lingers despite rain
The rain is certainly welcome, but New Jersey's dry spell isn't over, the state climatologist said today. “I think the take home here is this is welcome, but it’s not problem-solver,” he said. → Read More
New Jersey's drought is growing
New Jersey's drought is growing, with little rain on the horizon in the next week → Read More
Hurricane watch: Will Erika strike the East Coast?
Hurricane Danny dissolved, but Tropical Storm Erika may threaten the East Coast next week, according to forecasters. The Euro model shows a 50 percent chance of a tropical cyclone making landfall on the East Coast on Sept. 1 to 3, according to a tweet by Michael Ventrice, operations scientist at Weather Service International. But it's "way too soon" to say whether Erika will affect New Jersey,… → Read More
Hurricane watch: Tracking Danny and staying safe
Tropical Storm Danny is thousands of miles away from possibly affecting the U.S. or New Jersey. But the cyclone is expected to strengthen and could become a hurricane by Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. And this is a storm to watch, state climatologist David A. Robinson told me on Monday. At 10 a.m. today, Danny was about 1,385 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. The storm,… → Read More
New Jersey's latest heat wave may challenge weather records
New Jersey's latest heat wave may challenge daily temperature records, according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center says there’s a high chance a tropical cyclone will form soon. → Read More